These so-called scientists are actually modern ‘seers,’ meaning mystical Oracles of Doom forecasting apocalyptic catastrophe because of the growing wrath of Gaia (the earth goddess) . ‘She’ requires human sacrifice.
Only those living in a lost world can possibly believe their panicky nightmares. The high priests of the government temple have been given far too much authority. They have made a tolerable situation marginally worse. They need to take up their concerns with the One True Living God who actually IS in control.